Pilgrim

II: Void Worship (Metal Blade)

Rhode Island duo Pilgrim likes its meat and potatoes untainted by progressive condiments. II: Void Worship doesn’t pick up where debut Misery Wizard left off; it’s simply chapter two in the same cringe book. Stunted growth presents no problem. Dirges “Void Worship,” “In the Presence of Evil,” and 10-minute monster “Master’s Chamber” kneel in amplifier worship, while “The Paladin” chugs along like Godzilla after two cups of coffee. II ain’t what doom could be, but it’s perfect for what it is.

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This article appears in June 27 • 2014.

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Michael Toland started writing about music in 1988 on the Gulf Coast, moved to Austin in early 1991, and has inflicted bylines upon the corporeal and digital pages of Pop Culture Press, The Big Takeover, Blurt, Amplifier, Austin.citysearch, the Austin American Statesman, Goldmine, Sleazegrinder, Rock & Roll Globe, High Bias, FHT Music Notes, and, since 2011, The Austin Chronicle.